Amorbia exsectana

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Amorbia exsectana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Amorbia
Species:
A. exsectana
Binomial name
Amorbia exsectana
(Zeller, 1877)[1]
Synonyms
  • Oenectra exsectana Zeller, 1877

Amorbia exsectana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found from Brazil to Panama, where it is found at altitudes between 1,000 and 1,500 meters.

The length of the forewings is 8.8–9.2 mm for males and 10–11 mm for females. The ground colour of the forewings is light brown, the basal, median and subterminal fasciae are dark brown. The hindwings are cream. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, May, June and October.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Phillips-Rodríguez, E.; Powell, J.A. 2007: Phylogenetic relationships, systematics, and biology of the species of Amorbia Clemens (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Sparganothini).